best router config

[mxpwx]

Hey i feel like such a noob asking for this. My mom decided finally to upgrade our dial conenction to a comcast 3mb line. Anyways we both have no clue how to set up the router to work with my pc which is lcoated on the lower level of the house. anyways whats the simplest way to do this i was thinking of using a wireless router, but just in case could someone pelase explain how to wire the house. second part, what are the optimal settings that will allow filesharing and not provide security risks from hackers pelase help.

[Bent_Metal]

hi mxpwx

first i know nothing about routers but heres some links for u to look at.
i hope u find them helpful.

Computer networking hardware - Networking solutions - Wireless network reviews - CNET reviews
http://reviews.cnet.com/Networking/2001-3243_7-0.html?tag=cnetfd.dir

Top 10 peripherals printers, monitors, and networking - CNET.com
http://www.cnet.com/Top_10_peripherals/4520-6022_1-102337-8.html?tag=nav

Share your broadband savely - CNET reviews
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3243_7-5140622.htmlhttp://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3243_7-5140622.html (http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3243_7-5140622.htmlhttp://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3243_7-5140622.html)

Tune-up Setting up a Wi-Fi home network - CNET reviewsTune-up Setting up a Wi-Fi home network - CNET reviews (tells u how to set up the router)
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6603_7-5137425.htmlhttp://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6603_7-5137425.html (http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6603_7-5137425.htmlhttp://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6603_7-5137425.html)

hope these help.
iam sure theres more i can find u if u want more :-)

Bent_Metal

[Bent_Metal]

heres some more lol

News, research, and tech support. (router section)
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/nav/t.asp?t=365&p=365&h1=365

Wireless networking 101
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3243_7-5021297-1.html?tag=21356202-8-21356291-1.4520-3244_7-5021297-1

Optimizing and securing your network
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3243_7-5021297-5.html?tag=txt

Wireless glossary - Wireless World - CNET.com
http://www.cnet.com/4520-7364_1-105323-1.html?tag=gloss

Why you really, really need a firewall--or two
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3513_7-5024532.html

Wireless access security
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6659_7-726635.html

[vernarial]

I would get a wireless router. Linksys is probably the most reliable even though I use a USRobotics router. You are also better off to get the same brand network card. Make sure you get a 802.11g router and not an 802.11b. It's a speed thing. This is a good site for setting up your router for file shareing as well as other things. http://www.portforward.com/
I have Comcast Cable also, and they are notorious for working with the RIAA so be very careful. I use Protowall and Sygate Personal Firewall. I have my router firewall turned off. The Sygate software firewall was just sooo much easier to use. You can get a trial pro version or the regular version here.
http://smb.sygate.com/download_buy.htm
Protowall is here. Protowall is an IP blocker.
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=2

[Bent_Metal]

yes linksys is a great choise, i know a guy that used to work for cisco and he even says get linksys.

anyway

hope it gets sorted for ya.

Bent_Metal

[mxpwx]

another noobish question. do i have ot buy a network card? i have a gateway 300s?

[Bent_Metal]

would get a wireless router. Linksys is probably the most reliable even though I use a USRobotics router. You are also better off to get the same brand network card. Make sure you get a 802.11g router and not an 802.11b. It's a speed thing.
iam not sure if your gateway 300s will cause u problems with the router u going to get.

maybe speak with the manufacturers of ur gateway 300s and they can advise a router that u can use with it, thats one thing u could do.




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[hawkburn]

Well it doesnt depend on the Computer brand or model, it depends on if theirs an ethernet port in the back of your machine. That's mostly if you are using wired networking. Wireless most of the time comes in USB, and you can just plug it in, put in a few details, and start going.

[Bent_Metal]

yeah hawkburn i think he wants wireless.



:black Bent Metal :black

[CompuGeek]

Good Router (http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=601)

Good USB Wireless Network Adapter (http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=36&prid=578)

Good Place to Shop (http://www.newegg.com)

[Bent_Metal]

hey i was going to suggest newegg.com lmao i just couldnt remember the proper name all i could remember was the "egg" part lmao


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[olddude]

I have Comcast Cable also, and they are notorious for working with the RIAA so be very careful

would you elaborate on that some more, I have never heard anything of the sort. links?

[mxpwx]

thanks hb old buddy. i think it does have an ethernet port and i have about 6 usb ports lol. ill have to see what mommy dearest buys but ill go with her to make we get something good

[mxpwx]

I would get a wireless router. Linksys is probably the most reliable even though I use a USRobotics router. You are also better off to get the same brand network card. Make sure you get a 802.11g router and not an 802.11b. It's a speed thing. This is a good site for setting up your router for file shareing as well as other things. http://www.portforward.com/
I have Comcast Cable also, and they are notorious for working with the RIAA so be very careful. I use Protowall and Sygate Personal Firewall. I have my router firewall turned off. The Sygate software firewall was just sooo much easier to use. You can get a trial pro version or the regular version here.
http://smb.sygate.com/download_buy.htm
Protowall is here. Protowall is an IP blocker.
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=2

I ended up grabbing the linksys 802.11g whats the easiest way to set it up

[Bent_Metal]

hi mxpwx

have a look here http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/entry.php , under "select product" choose the appropriate category and all documents for that category will come up after u click search. if the above link does not work u can use this one http://www.linksys.com/support/default.asp and click "knowledge base".

u can also try here http://www.linksys.com/tech_helper/intro.html

i hope these assist u

:black Bent Metal :black

[mxpwx]

is 48.mbps a good speed